United States Conference of Mayors

Congratulations to Symbium for winning this year’s Mayors’ Matchup Civic Tech Pitch Competition at #SXSW! “[Symbium] stands to offer critical assistance to cities across the country & I extend my congratulations to Leila and her team.” - Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, M.S., MBA

"Cities know what works best for public safety in their communities and should be able to maintain that autonomy." Read Mayor Ginther's statement on the House Oversight Committee's hearing on immigration enforcement, which included the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and NYC.

"Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of our dear friend and former colleague, Sylvester Turner. He was a giant among us, who time and again was the Conference's guiding light." Read Mayor Ginther's statement on the passing of former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.

American cities have never been stronger. This progress is the product of hard work, investment, and a strong local-federal partnership. We must continue to work together to build upon all we’ve accomplished.

USCM passed an emergency resolution today urging the Trump administration to protect and promote trade relations with Canada and Mexico. Mayors stress that the pending tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods would inflict severe economic harm on American businesses and consumers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gc2DXHpQ

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors has stood in solidarity with Ukraine. “We urge all leaders to work toward a lasting peace that preserves Ukraine’s freedom.” — Mayor Andrew Ginther

When St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones was elected in 2021, her city — like many cities across the United States — was struggling to navigate the devastating impacts of COVID-19, including a pandemic-driven rise in crime. Just four years later, the mayor’s commitment to investing in key partnerships, using data-driven solutions and tackling the root causes of crime has transformed St. Louis into a national leader in public safety. The results are evident. In a State of Public Safety report, overall crime in St. Louis was down by 15% in 2024. Homicides were at an 11-year low and 40% lower than 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed the national crime wave. And the city’s positive trends are continuing: There were half as many homicides in January 2025 as January 2024, according to new data released by the city’s police department. “Today, the city is safer, stronger, and healthier than we were last year. And next year, we’ll be safer, stronger, and healthier than we are today.” Under Mayor Jones’ leadership, St. Louis is leading cities across the nation toward a safer and more resilient future.

A bipartisan group of mayors are calling on Congress to vote against The No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act. If enacted, the bill would strip billions of dollars in federal funding for essential public safety services for residents and significantly undermine local authority. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dcTAe8sx

More than 40 mayors gathered in Phoenix today for the kickoff of USCM’s 2025 Winter Leadership Meeting. Mayors discussed the most pressing issues facing their cities and strategized on ways to work with all levels of government to help their communities continue to thrive.

Housing affordability is a significant challenge for millions of people across the nation. A USCM and The American Institute of Architects (AIA) survey shows that this is a national crisis that calls for a national response. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eu-6Suja